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Chinese Government provides RMB 50 million grant for Hebron Solar Photovoltaic Power Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Palestinian Energy Authority |
| Country | West Bank and Gaza Strip |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2016 |
| End Date | Jun 10, 2030 |
| Duration | 5,274 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 52439 |
Grant Description
In January 2016, while expressing his support for an independent Palestine, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that his government would provide an RMB 50 million ($7.6 million USD) grant for the construction of a solar photovoltaic power project in Palestine.
Then, in July 2016, Omar Kittaneh, the Chairman of the Palestinian Energy Authority (PEA), and Chen Xingzhong, the Chinese Ambassador to the State of Palestine signed an agreement regarding the Hebron Solar Photovoltaic Power Project.
The purpose of this project was to construct a 30MW solar-powered electricity generation station in the town of Bani Na'im (بني نعيم), which is located 8 kilometers east of Hebron in the Hebron Governorate. The precise project implementation start and end dates are unknown.
However, it is known that Guo Wei, the Chinese Ambassador to the State of Palestine, conducted a project inspection on July 11, 2019. It is also known that this project was completed during calendar year 2019.
Staff Comments
This project is also known as the Renewable Energy Project. The Chinese project title is 希伯伦太阳能光伏发电项目. The Arabic project title is مشروع الخلايا الشمسية.
Sources & References
- Spotlight: Xi's speech at Arab League charts course for China-Arab cooperation
- China supports East Jerusalem as capital of sovereign Palestinian state – President Xi
- China's Xi calls for creation of Palestinian state
- China strongly supports Palestinian people, peace process: Mideast envoy
- China-Palestine Relations
- Guo Wei, director of the Palestine office, inspects Hebron solar photovoltaic power generation project
- China steps in to fill US solar void in the occupied territories
- China to issue multiple entry visas to Palestinian businessmen
- Nablus Municipality launches unit of solar power generation in the wastewater treatment plant
- Guo Wei, director of the Palestine office, inspects Hebron solar photovoltaic power generation project
- Palestinian PM lauds China's unwavering support to Palestinian cause
- Dr. Zatari Discussed the Opportunity of Implementing Developmental Projects with China's Ambassador
- Ambassador of China: People and Government of China Support Palestinian People and Cause, خلال لقائه رئيس بلدية الخليل - السفير الصيني : شعبي يود الشعب الفلسطيني وحكومتي تنظر باهتمام لقضاياه, الدكتور الزعتري يبحث مع السفير الصيني مجموعة مشاريع تنموية في المدينة, مشروع الخلايا الشمسية بدعم الحكومة الصينية يساعد على التنمية الفلسطينية, توقيع اتفاقية لبناء محطة للطاقة الشمسية في بني نعيم, رام الله: توقيع اتفاقية بناء محطة كهرباء بالطاقة الشمسية في 'بني نعيم' بتمويل صيني
- Secretary General of the Council of Ministers
- Dr. Amjed Ghanem
- Emphasizes the Depth of Relations between the State of Palestine and People's Republic of China
- Wang Yi: To Solve the Palestinian Issue
- Taking Action is Important Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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